I'm glad Peanut is all right!! I'm tickled pink that you smacked that hawk!
There are hawks all over where I live, along with coyotes and bobcats.
I had my backyard fenced in, and constantly watch the sky when I'm out with my babies. They're NEVER outside without me or my son.
I'm with you - I'll shoot first and ask questions later (after I get rid of the evidence
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